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X896 BYD

2000 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

26,283 mi
Last recorded26,283 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX896 BYD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 26,283 miles

Nearside Front Steering damper bush slight play

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Crossmember rear most (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 25,825 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper a frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear crossmember outer edge (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 25,065 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated 'A' Frame ball joint dustcover slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 24,268 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 23,564 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2021 23,564 miles

Front Bumper insecure Both end cappings (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 22,968 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 22,424 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 21,481 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 20,804 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 19,875 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 19,124 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 18,248 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 16,049 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 15,164 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 9 Nov 2012 15,164 miles

Offside Ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 13,811 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 8 Nov 2010 12,665 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 11,446 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 10,195 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 8,024 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 6,885 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 5,463 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?

Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,550
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
181,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 77,499
Brake pipe excessively corroded 77,229
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57,749
position lamp(s) not working 53,914
Stop lamp not working 52,341
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X896 BYD is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

Across all 2000 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 100,520 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Defender fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 77,499 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X896 BYD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Defender typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 26 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was X896 BYD registered?

X896 BYD is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 November 2000.

Is X896 BYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for X896 BYD shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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